Interpretive Ranger Individual Placement
CurrentThe Individual Placement works within the Interpretation, Education and Visitor Service division at Canyonlands National Park. Interpretation staff provide visitor services and programing to offer the opportunity for visitors to understand and connect with the place.Essential functions and responsibilities:1) Needles District: Design two interpretive wayside panelsWork with supervisor and cultural resource staff to identify valuable research material and site information to develop a solid understanding of the topic and location for the waysides.Gain an understanding of interpretive writing and Harpers Ferry Center NPS design standards through work with in-district staff and the visual information specialist.Using Adobe InDesign, and with mentoring from supervisor, in-district staff, and visual information specialist create two wayside panels for production.2) Island in the Sky District: Present cultural connections presentation at the Moab Museum. Work with supervisor and cultural resource staff to identify valuable research material.Gain an understanding of interpretive principles and employ them when drafting the presentation outline. 3) Present interpretive programs. (Both Districts)Work with supervisor and cultural resource staff to identify valuable research material, conduct site visits, and shadow opportunities for a broad understanding of the area’s natural and cultural history. Gain an understanding of interpretive principles and employ them when drafting an outline. Present interpretive talks and guided hikes for visitors.
